Simplify 36972/49772
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
36972
49772
=
9243
12443
Decimal: 0.7428
Percentage: 74.28%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 36972/49772
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 36972 and 49772 is 4
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 36972 ÷ 4 = 9243
Denominator: 49772 ÷ 4 = 12443
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 36972/49772 simplified to lowest terms is 9243/12443
Visual Representation
36972/49772 = 74.3% of the whole